Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls (Printer-friendly)

Fluffy rolls filled with creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and cinnamon sugar, topped with vanilla glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
05 - 1/4 cup warm water
06 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Cheesecake Filling

09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Filling

12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
15 - 1 tsp lemon juice

→ Cinnamon Sugar

16 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
17 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Vanilla Glaze

18 - 1 cup powdered sugar
19 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
20 - 2 tbsp milk
21 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

# How to Prepare:

01 - Whisk together warm milk, water, melted butter, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy and activated.
02 - Add eggs and salt to yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until combined. Knead by hand or with mixer for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until creamy and smooth. Set aside at room temperature.
04 - Combine diced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely.
05 - Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl until evenly combined.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on floured surface into 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough surface, layer cooled strawberry mixture on top, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
07 - Tightly roll dough from long side into log. Slice into 12 equal pieces and place in greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25-28 minutes until golden brown and cooked through center.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla until smooth and drizzling consistency.
10 - Drizzle warm rolls generously with vanilla glaze. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy cheesecake and sweet cinnamon sugar creates layers of flavor in every bite
  • These rolls stay incredibly soft for days, unlike traditional cinnamon rolls that can dry out
  • The strawberry filling adds brightness that cuts through all that rich cream cheese perfectly
02 -
  • Warm liquids should feel like bath temperature to activate yeast properly
  • Let the strawberry filling cool completely before spreading or it will melt the butter in your dough
  • Use unflavored dental floss to get perfectly clean cuts through the rolled dough
03 -
  • If your kitchen is cold, let the dough rise in your oven with just the light on
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly and prevent lumpy fillings

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